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| Capital city | Manama |
| Political system | constitutional monarchy |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar |
| Surface | 620 |
| Population | 1 492 584 |
| Tongue | Arabic |
| religion | Islam |
| Code | 973 |
| Internet domain | .bh |
| Time zone | UTC 3 |
| Time zone | UTC 3 |
Bahrain - a small country located in Asia on the archipelago in the Persian Gulf.
Characteristic
In 1971 it gained independence. Since the 1930s, crude oil has been mined there, and the generated income is invested on the spot. Since 2002, the Emir of Bahrain has been using the title "king".
Geography
Climate
History
Policy
Economy
Drive
By car
The main island is connected by a bridge to the mainland in Saudi Arabia.
By plane
The only airport is Bahrain International Airport in Al Muharrak (near the capital of the country, Manama). The port is connected to many airports in Asia and Europe. It is the base of Gulf Air.
By ship
An administrative division
Bahrain is divided into governorates:
1. Capital
2. Muharraq
3. Northern
4. South
Muhafazy
Muhafazat al-Asima Al-Muhafazat al-Wusta Muhafazat al-Muharraq Al-Muhafazat ash-Shimaliya Al-Muhafazat al-Janubiyya
Cities
According to official data from 2010, Bahrain had over 10 cities with a population of over 10,000. residents. The capital of Manama was the only city with over 100,000 inhabitants. residents; 3 cities with a population of 50,000 ÷ 100,000, 5 cities with a population of 25,000 ÷ 50,000 and the rest of the cities below 25,000 residents.
- Manama (المنامة)
- Al-Muharraq (المحرق)
- Riff (الرفاع)
- Sitra (سترة)
Interesting places
- Manama - the capital of the country. It is worth seeing the National Museum, City with skyscrapers, the Koran Museum Bait al Quran, Formula 1 track
- Al-Muharraq - the former capital of the country (until 1923). Old souk (market place) and restored traditional houses, which are home to exhibitions presenting the culture of Bahrain
- Dar Islands - a trip on the trail of pearl fishermen, it can be combined with diving.
- A'ali - near the city there are numerous burial mounds of the Dilmun and Tylos cultures (from 3,000 BC to the 3rd century AD). You can also visit operating pottery workshops
- "Tree of Life" - a tree about 400 years old, growing in the desert, drawing water from an unknown source. There are also assumptions that the tree is a mutant that can use salt water
- Old forts, built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. Two on the island of Mukarrak (one near the airport). Near the 16th century fort Bahrain, remains of the 11th century fortifications
- Khamis Mosque - remains of a 7th century mosque (later expanded and rebuilt), probably the oldest mosque on the island
- Oil museum - opened at the first oil well (from 1932) on the 60th anniversary of its construction, contains old photos, equipment and a working model of the drilling tower
Objects from the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Archaeological excavations of Kalat al-Bahrain
Transport
Tongue
The official language is Arabic. English widely known and spoken, a tourist who knows English should not encounter any language problems.
Shopping
Gastronomy
Accommodation
Security
Crime is at a low level. Social unrest is a threat. The authorities warn about the possibility of a terrorist attack.
Health
Vaccinations are not required. Recommended vaccination against hepatitis.
contact
Diplomatic representations
Bahrain accredited diplomatic missions
No facility - a country served by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Kuwait. Consular assistance to Polish citizens is provided by Embassies France, German and Great Britain (all facilities in Manama).
Diplomatic representations accredited in Poland
Bahrain State Embassy in Berlin
Address: Klingelhöfer Str. 7, D-10785 Berlin
Phone: 973 172 27 555
Web page: https://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=4355&language=en-US
e-mail: [email protected]